Jack 'Mr Football' Sheedy

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of the great Jack Sheedy at the age of 96. ‘Mr Football’ joined East Perth as Captain-Coach in 1956 after an already stellar career with East Fremantle. He led the Royals to four grand final appearances, resulting in three Premierships in 1956, 1958 and 1959. Jack is an East Perth Life-Member, inaugural Hall of Fame inductee, Team of The Century member (1945-2005). He was a much-loved member of the Club, regularly attending functions and match days. He was a master storyteller with many members and supporters revelling in his accounts of his days at the Royals.

Thank you Jack, you will always be one of the greats of East Perth and WA football!

List of Achievements

• East Fremantle captain 1949–1950, 1952, 1955
• East Fremantle best and fairest 1943, 1948, 1953, 1955
• East Fremantle premiership side 1943, 1946
• Sydney Naval premiership side 1944
• East Perth captain 1956–61
• East Perth premiership side 1956, 1959
• 22 State Games, 24 goals
• East Fremantle life member
• East Perth life member
• East Fremantle Team of the Century
• East Perth Team of the Century (post-WW2)
• Fremantle Football Hall of Legends inductee 1995
• Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee 2001
• West Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee 2004
• West Australian Football Hall of Fame Legend 2005
• East Perth Hall of Fame inductee 2010